Medical Assistant Gap Year Opportunity at Levin Dermatology

Empowering Future Healthcare Leaders Through Hands-On Experience

About Us

Levin Dermatology, led by Dr. Cheryl Levin, is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering the development of future healthcare professionals. Our practice provides a dynamic, educationally rich environment where team members actively participate in patient care and gain valuable exposure to the medical field.

Position Overview

As a Medical Assistant at Levin Dermatology, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality dermatological care. This patient-focused role is ideal for premedical students seeking hands-on experience and mentorship to strengthen their path toward medical school.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with patient care by scribing, conducting intake interviews, and preparing patients for procedures

  • Shadow and assist dermatological procedures and surgeries

  • Coordinate patient appointments and maintain medical records

  • Participate in clinical and administrative tasks, including inventory management and equipment sterilization

  • Engage in educational opportunities, such as seminars, case studies, and conferences

Educational Benefits

This position is designed to provide premedical students with:

  • Mentorship from Dr. Cheryl Levin, an experienced clinician

  • Opportunities to shadow procedures and attend medical conferences

  • Seminars and case discussions led by dermatologists

  • Networking opportunities with medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with premedical coursework completed

  • Intention to pursue an MD or MD-PhD program post-tenure

  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

  • Previous patient care or clinical experience (e.g., EMT, scribe, or research assistant) is highly preferred but not required

Logistics

  • Full-time, 12- or 24-month commitment

  • Location: Levin Dermatology, Newton, MA

  • 40 hours/week guaranteed with flexible vacation time as needed for medical school interviews

  • Paid position to start immediately after graduation

How to Apply

*We are no longer accepting applications for 2025-2026.

Submit a cover letter and resume to Dr. Cheryl Levin at office@levindermatology.com, including best contact information. 

Please include a brief statement about your goals in pursuing this opportunity and how it aligns with your medical career aspirations.

In addition, please submit two references, including at least one from a former employer. 

If you do not receive a response within two business days, follow up by contacting Levin Dermatology directly.

Join us at Levin Dermatology and take the next step toward your medical career while making a meaningful impact on patient care!

Testimonials from Current Gaps

  • Hello, I am Steven from Los Angeles, California. I graduated magma cum laude with honors distinction from UCLA with a major in Computational and Systems biology and a minor in neuroscience. My fun fact is that I write and publish web novels in my spare time. What I love most about working with Dr. Levin is the breadth of experience we get. We see everything other than MOHs, learn so much about the practice of medicine (even the less glamorous parts with insurance), and practice real clinical skills that will be vital in med school and beyond.

  • ​​Hi! My name is Ethan. I grew up in West St. Paul, Minnesota, and I am the youngest of three brothers. I graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Northwestern University, with majors in Biological Science and Science in Human Culture and a minor in Spanish. A fun fact about me is that in high school, college, and even during my clinical gap-year, I have played on competitive Ultimate Frisbee teams. I am incredibly grateful to have had the privilege this year of working with Dr. Levin. She has taught me a plethora of practical clinical skills and also constantly models excellent and empathetic care for her patients. Dr. Levin’s mentorship has felt like a launchpad into a meaningful medical career.

  • Bryce is a recent Tufts graduate who majored in Biology and English, with an accidental minor in French! She is interested in dermatology and plans to pursue medical school in 2025. In her spare time, she loves to dance, read, take any excuse to get outside, and was briefly a fiddler in a bluegrass band! Working for Dr. Levin has been an amazing experience: we constantly see patients who have followed her for 10+ years and gush about her patient care. She is truly invested in her students and their growth during their gap year, and gives constant opportunities to improve bedside manner, learn about dermatologic conditions, and engage in research. Feel free to reach out to Bryce with any inquiries about Levin Dermatology: 443-822-8909